Side by side comparison and review of Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR and Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S 24-85mm VR lens | AF-S VR DX 18-55mm lens |
Height | 11.3 cm | 9.6 cm |
Width | 14.1 cm | 12.4 cm |
Depth | 8.2 cm | 7.45 cm |
Weight | 760 g | 455 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black |
Optical Zoom | 3.5x | 3x |
SENSOR | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.3 Megapixel | 14.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,700,000 pixels | 14,800,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,300,000 pixels | 14,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Full Frame (35.9 x 24 mm) | APS-C (23.1 x 15.4 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Air flow control system, Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | EXPEED 2 |
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LENS | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3.5x zoom - 24 - 85 mm - f/3.5-4.5 G Nikon AF-S ED VR | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX VR |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 27 - 82.5mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 38 cm | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 16 elements | 8 groups / 11 elements |
Filter Size | 72 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Features | Internal focusing system, full-time manual focusing, ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) |
FOCUSING | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 39 | 11 |
AE/AF Control | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Optical - eye-level penta-dach mirror |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.8x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -3 to +1 | -1.7 to +0.5 |
Viewfinder Frames | Autofocus frame | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | - | 1.5 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 12800 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 50, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 | ISO 6400, ISO auto, ISO 100-3200, ISO 12800 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II | Centre-weighted, spot, 3D colour matrix II |
Exposure Metering Zones | - | 420 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash |
Bracketing Modes | Dynamic Range Bracketing | - |
Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, silhouette, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, high key, low key, blossom, pet portrait | Landscape, portrait mode, close-up, night portrait, Children, sports mode |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Selective Colour, Image Overlay | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, flash exposure bracketing | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Mono |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | 6016 x 4016 - FX format 4512 x 3008 - FX format 3008 x 2008 - FX format 3936 x 2624 - DX format 2944 x 1968 - DX format 1968 x 1312 - DX format 6016 x 3376 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4512 x 2528 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3008 x 1688 - FX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3936 x 2224 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2944 x 1664 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 1968 x 1112 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) |
4608 x 3072 3456 x 2304 2304 x 1536 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps |
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps MOV - 640 x 424 - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL14 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL14 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 900 shots | Photo shooting - 550 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone Headphones |
USB 2.0 HDMI output Composite video/audio output |
FEATURES | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5.5 frames per second | 3 frames per second |
Additional Features | Depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, mirror lock, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, automatic display brightness adjustment, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, perspective control, Time-Lapse recording, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, quiet shutter-release mode | Date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, GPS ready, LCD live view mode, highlight point display, Active D-Lighting technology, face detection, built-in help guide, Scene Recognition System (SRS), in-camera RAW processing, text input to Exif header |
OTHERS | Nikon D600 + AF-S 24-85mm VR | Nikon Coolpix D3100 + AF-S VR DX 18-55mm |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, lens case, carrying case, USB cable, LCD display cover, eyecup, shoe cap | Eyepiece cover, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, eyecup, shoe cap |
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Software | Nikon ViewNX 2 | Nikon ViewNX 2, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |